Red Rose
Alphaville · First Harvest (Usa) [1992]
this baby's gonna be a star, do you know
a teenangel empress from hollywood highs
with wonderful eyes
your beautiful, put on your stratoblue suit
i know that your in the mood to fly
we got the power to make it come true
the most exciting news
we'll be together till the end of time
and when you smile, red rose, it's just like blue sunshine
oh, we're ascending and we'll never die
cause when we kiss, red rose, we're changing 6 to 9
it's revolution time
when 6 turns into 9
move over, closer to my fantasies, pretty baby
we're standing at the turn of the centuries
the daughter of time is dancing tonite
little dreamer, you're the d.j. of your soul
c'mon, lets swing to that rock and roll
the sweetest arrows of desire will set this dance on fire
above the city of the million moons
we'll reach the palace of the sun
do what you will shall be our destiny
we will unfold the secrets of the new jerusalem
Red Rose - Alphaville
Released on the 1992 album First Harvest (Usa) [1992], 'Red Rose' stands as a defining track in Alphaville's evolution from synth-pop to a more mature, atmospheric sound. The song features a distinctive, haunting vocal performance by the duo that contrasts sharply with the band's earlier, more upbeat hits like 'Forever Young' and 'Big In Japan.' Its production incorporates lush string arrangements and a slower tempo, marking a significant shift in their musical direction during the early 1990s. The track has since become a staple of the synth-pop revival scene, celebrated for its melancholic mood and the intricate interplay between the synthesizers and the lead vocals. It remains a key example of the band's ability to blend electronic textures with organic instrumentation, creating a timeless recording that resonates with fans of the genre.